Light-hearted lattes

Whew!  Morgan and I returned from our jaunts to Northwestern U. and the University of Chicago unscathed but totally exhausted.  Both awesome universities, but the weather was very uncooperative (wind, snow, rain).  In light of such, my wonderful husband Brian insisted that we spend our one last 'nearly childless' day (our three boys have spent their spring break week at Grandma & Grandpa's) relaxing.  I packed my Shootsac and we headed to quaint little downtown Lafayette where we meandered through shops and sat for hours in the Java Roaster coffee shop.  While lounging in the loft there, Brian picked up my camera and said, "so how do you use this thing, anyway?" which gave way to light-hearted lessons on apeture, shutter speeds, etc.  He was such a sport and allowed me to take dozens of shots of him while we sipped our coffees and laughed a lot.  How refreshing!!--j

The Stephens' Collegiate tour begins!

For those trying to get ahold of me this week:  I am off accompanying our eldest Morgan on the first official  STOC (Stephens' Tour of Colleges)!  Yes, our girl has her sites set on becoming a rockin' journalist, so we are perusing a few of the institutions which may help get her on that path.  Yesterday was stop #1 at Indiana University in Bloomington.  Tomorrow morning we head northward to Chicago to visit Northwestern and U of Chicago--with a little detour to the Majestic Theatre to catch a performance of Wicked and probably a bit of window-shopping to boot!  

So, if you have sent me an email or left me a voicemail, please know you are not being ignored--I will get back in the saddle on Monday. -- janet

Easter fun

What a wonderful Easter weekend our family had!  We attended a powerful Easter morning service with Grandma & Grandpa Stephens, then followed that up with a relaxing afternoon of egg hunting (even the older 'baggy-pantsed' boys got in on the fun) and cheering the underdogs in the NCAA tourney.  Our daughter Morgan is taking the tracking of her picks very serious this year!  Here she is checking out how she fared vs. the 'experts' in SI! 

HHS Singin in the Rain

Congratulations to the cast and crew of Harrison's production of  Singin' in the Rain  this past weekend.  Fabulous job done by one and all!

To view the layouts of the softcover collection of images book, watch the video included here.  To order your own copy of the book, or to request one that can be customized to you, go to my website (www.thgphotography.com     click on     client proofing    and enter the password     singin08      Click  favorite   underneath any image and then go to the    shopping basket   located at bottom left of screen.  Once in the shopping basket, use    dropdown menu   to choose option.  If you are ordering the collection book as is,  it does not matter which image you choose to navigate to the shopping basket--I will know it is the book you want, not necessarily that image.  You can, of course, purchase individual printed images, a DVD  of images, posters or a package of images there, as well.

Again, splendid job Harrison Thespians!  My hat off to you all! -- janet

HHS Swimming & Diving 2008 book

Congratulations to all Harrison swimmers & divers!  What a fun season it was to watch you all excel!  For those who want to see a copy of the Collection Book--view the video below (ignore teh music--I need to fix that!).  

Raider Up! -- janet

Last Call: 2008 Seniors

It's not too late!  I know that it is almost spring break--then graduation is just around the corner--but there is still time to get your senior portraits done!  THG can even create custom announcements for your open house or celebration!  

Here's a couple of the fabulous seniors who have allowed us to capture them in images this year (to see more go to the senior's gallery on www.thgphotography.com):

Maggie (McCutcheon '08)

Josh (Harrison '08)

Mckenzie & Ross

Last weekend I had the privilege of working beside two magnificient photogs Megan Wynn and Geno to capture the chemistry of Mckenzie & Ross.  What troopers they were, too!  Megan, Geno & I were like junkies who couldn't put down our cameras--who could blame us?!  

Congratulations, Mckenzie & Ross--may  you be richly blessed together for many years to come!

Addy Awards 2008

What a wonderful night was had by the outstanding participants in the local advertising community at the Addy Awards 2008 hosted by Purdue.  Congratulations to all the winners!  On Tuesday, March 18th many images from the evening will be available on my website at www.thgphotography.com    (go to client proofing   password:  addy08)--janet